By Mark A. Leon Yesterday, the James Island Junior Theater opened the stage to a sell-out crowd for their inaugural performance of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” With a cast of youth actors up to age 18, parents, friends, siblings and loved ones smiled, laughed, and felt complete admiration as these talented and often brave young…

28,000 square foot gym is O2’s largest facility to-date JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 13, 2017) – O2 Fitness Clubs is pleased to enhance and expand its footprint in the Lowcountry with the unveiling of the company’s largest, flagship facility on James Island. Now open for memberships, the 28,000 square foot club features state-of-the-art indoor and…

By Minta Pavliscsak Ever have one of “those” days? Sure you have; we all have. The type of day where you just want to be alone and escape life for a bit. Between work, school, family, friends, and the constant connection with technology, places where you can just be alone are difficult to come by….

By Mark A. Leon The natural progression of the light speed transition in the Lowcountry is James Island. From a proximity perspective, it is within three (3) and ten (miles) from historic Charleston and two (2) to ten (10) miles from Folly Beach. This is prime development land any way you shape it. Local and…

By Mark A. Leon Late night dining on James Island. A phrase often reserved for pub food, comfort food, modified menus filled with carbs and fried delights. That is what we have come to expect from James Island late night edibles. Don’t get us wrong, there is an appreciation and market for late night urges…

By Mark A. Leon It is often said that a dog owner over time begins to take on the attributes and look of its furry companion. This analogy may hold true for James Island, SC. Once the gateway to the natural wonders of Johns Island and Folly Beach, is now taking on a facelift right…

By Mark A. Leon For those on the path of Folly Road (You know who you are fellow James Islanders, Folly Beach residents, West Ashley and peninsula dwellers), the idea of Folly Road during beach season is a thought we try very hard to avoid. At times, the road more closely resembles a parking lot…

Between historic Charleston lies two very distinct communities, each defined by its own unique culture, attitude and neighborhood aesthetics. How can two towns just miles apart have such a distinct difference in personality? Let us dissect the differences and similarities and thus allow you to draw your own conclusions. This piece was inspired by two…

Last week, I stopped into Luckhaus & Brubaker for a thank you gift. After spending a quick moment browsing the inventory and taking in the indulgent smells of chocolate, coconut and peanut butter, I ordered a coconut macaroon with chocolate ganache, Key Lime truffle and Baileys truffle. They were beautifully wrapped in a clear plastic…